I know the answer already. I'm just trying to get a rough idea on the depth of ignorance and bigotry that exists in some people's views with regards to their opinions on the valued national past time.
2007-05-26 22:32:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
First off..VERY well played turenneuk!
"I thought Who was a first baseman. The second baseman was What. "
Now on the my answer..
"in our Generation"? What if I was in my 40's and said Joe Morgan or Rod Carew? What if I was in my 50's and said Nellie Fox? What if I was in my 60's or 70's and said Rogers Hornsby? You need to be more clear as to what "our generation" is.
Me being in my 30's I would have to say Craig Biggio, Roberto Alomar, Sandberg, and Lou Whitaker would be the guys I look at first. Whitaker would be the first to get dropped off that list because his numbers just aren't as good as the other three.
I know all three won Gold Gloves but I feel Alomar is the best fielder on this list (coming from a Cubs fan that's high praise..but he beats out Ryne because his range was far superior.)
Baseruning and Speed is close between Biggio and Alomar. Sandberg was no slouch here either though.
Hitting for average (I'm just going by my memory I'm not looking up stats) I'd have to pick Alomar again..Biggio was good but I just remember Alomar always being on base. Again Ryne was also good here
Power I'd go with Sandberg but I bet it would be closer then you may think. then Biggio then Alomar.
Overall it is a close call but I would have to pick Alomar over Sandberg. Lose a lot of homers but makes for it with a better average, better speed, and superior glove.
And if I remember it correctly his post season numbers are good as well..but I could be wrong here.
((After typing this out I went and looked at all their stats and I must say my memory is good. I would stand by all the categories I listed. Robbie was a beast in the playoffs like I thought...better be a first or second ballot HOF'er))
After thinking about this more I'm stuned that no one includeing myself (until now) has brought up the name Jeff Kent. While I would be suprised to see him listed as the best 2nd baseman of their generation he should be on people short list just for his power alone.
2007-05-26 23:47:44 · answer #1 · answered by Jeremy S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about the 1950's New York Yankees Second Baseman?
The time of Yogi Berra, phil Rizzuto, Mickey Mantle Johnny Mize,
2007-05-27 05:45:38 · answer #2 · answered by jbarr40 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Generation" is a squishy term, "our generation" moreso.
Offering that a baseball generation is 20 years, I'd pick Roberto Alomar and Craig Biggio, probably in that order. Ryne Sandberg shows up soon after, but his best years were a bit deeper in the past, so I must downgrade him a bit if I cannot go beyond 1988.
For postseason, it's hard to argue against Alomar.
2007-05-27 11:56:47 · answer #3 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what generation you are a part of, but I'm 35, and the 2B I respect the most was Ryne Sandberg. He had great fundamentals, he worked hard to improve all aspects of his game, he respected the history of the game, and he knew kids were watching him, so he played hard all the time.
Philadelphia still laments the trade that sent him to Chicago.
2007-05-27 08:26:02 · answer #4 · answered by davegretw1997 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my lifetime I believe the best all-around keystoners were (in no particular order) Davey Lopes, Joe Morgan, Ryne Sandberg, Robbie Alomar, Willie Randolph and Lou Whitaker.
Note I said all-around -- Each could field, hit for average, hit in the clutch and steal a base when needed.
2007-05-27 05:42:34 · answer #5 · answered by david w 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since no one else is even in our generation Ill be first to say Robinson Cano(NYY). Yeah hes not the greatest ever offensively, but hes been on Yankees roster for years so he must be good. Hes been in the post season a few times too.
2007-05-27 11:33:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on your definition of "our generation". My answer - Roberto Alomar.
But Jeff Kent? Jeremy S, Jeff Kent? The man still has hands of stone, and that's NOT what you need at second base. The best thing Jeff Kent ever did in baseball was to be partial payment for David Cone, in 1992.
2007-05-27 10:13:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There have not been many great second basemen in this era, maybe because of the great shortstops- Jeter, Nomar, Tejada, Ripken, Rodriguez- when he played short.
Chuck Knoblach played second for the Yankees and Twins when they won championships, but is remember more for the problems he developed throwing at the end of his career. Chase Utley has no playoff experience, but may be the best there currently.
2007-05-27 09:25:15 · answer #8 · answered by Patrick M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Roberto Alomar-
Blue Jays
Orioles
Indians
-played in postseason putting up nice numbers with all 3-and of course during the regular season.
2007-05-27 08:52:15 · answer #9 · answered by Shawn G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ryne Sandberg & Tommy Herr swapped turns starting in the all-star game a few years in the 80's
But best ever in "My Generation" I would have to say Sandberg
2007-05-27 07:55:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋